As the Indian cricket team gears up for its upcoming Sri Lanka tests, Yashasvi Jaiswal has offered a hilarious yet telling glimpse into the dressing room culture. Interestingly, at the centre of it is Rohit Sharma.
Yashasvi Jaiswal Recalls Rohit Sharma’s Blast from the Past
Taking to social media, the left-handed opener shared a carousel of images featuring his training and fielding drills in a helmet, accompanied by a caption that immediately caught the attention of cricket enthusiasts.
He wrote, “Because once a legend said “jab tak khelega nahi, tab tak uthneka nahi” 😂👌”
The quote is a direct throwback to a viral stump-mic moment from Rohit Sharma during the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. While fielding at a close-in position, Jaiswal had casually stood up between deliveries, prompting a classic, unfiltered rebuke from the veteran captain.
“Arre Jaisu… gully cricket khel raha kya? Neeche baithe reh. Jab tak ball khelega nahi, neeche baithe reh. Uthne ka nahi,” Sharma could be hearing saying.
It seems, revisiting that memorable advice, Jaiswal is already sharpening his attention and concentration, which is expected in the Indian Test setup. For Jaiswal, translating that relentless focus from the field into his batting has yielded phenomenal numbers.
Since making his Test debut in July 2023, the 24-year-old has established himself as the anchor of India’s top order. He has amassed 2,535 Test runs, featuring breathtaking multi-hundred series against England, where he plundered 712 runs in 2024 and followed it up with crucial knocks during the 2025 Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy.
With India’s upcoming tour of Sri Lanka looming on the horizon, Jaiswal’s mindset reflects a player who understands the value of staying low, blocking out distractions, and grinding out sessions in sub-continental conditions.
Whether he is standing alert under the helmet at silly point or wearing down opposition bowling attacks with his trademark patience and aggressive stroke-play, the young prodigy continues to live by his captain’s golden rule: stay on your toes, and don’t dare get up until the job is done.